There is no age limit for Fijians applying for the First Home Ownership Initiative, Housing Minister Maciu Nalumisa has confirmed.

Schools are intensifying drug and HIV awareness education to address increasing health and social risks among students, Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has told Parliament.

Two senior Fijian diplomats based in Abu Dhabi have been awarded the Civil Service Medal for distinguished service and leadership in representing Fiji abroad.

There is an increase in stroke cases involving youths.

The Ministry of Housing for the first time will extend the first home ownership initiative to those living in informal settlements and to those families evicted from informal settlements around the country.

The Commissioner’s North Office in Labasa is working with contractor Engineering Express Logistics Limited to complete the construction of 37 homes in Nadoiviri, Dreketi, Macuata.

The Land Transport Authority is facing growing demand for vehicle inspection services as Fiji’s vehicle population has expanded significantly over the past decade, with around 240,000 registered vehicles now on the roads.

The Government is laying the groundwork for improved connectivity to the Yasawa Islands through a major feasibility study for a proposed airport development.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says a major focus at the Pacific-ACP and Forum Trade Ministers Meeting was sustainable industries — particularly agriculture, fisheries, and other key sectors.

Questions over transparency and access to international climate funding was raised by opposition member Premila Kumar who sought clarity on the approximately $62 million, Nature, People and Climate investment package secured for Fiji.

Heavy rain alerts is now enforced for most parts of Fiji, especially in flood-prone areas.

The tribunal assigned to hear the case of suspended Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa had adjourned their hearing today to settle witness lists and procedural issues ahead of a full hearing scheduled for tomorrow.